Sarky hacker Roddy in the espionage drama was a dream role for the actor, but before that, he had years of hard graft. He talks odd jobs, busting stereotypes and holding his own opposite Gary Oldman
Christopher Chung is no longer surprised when members of the public walk up and insult him to his face. “It happened yesterday,” he says. “A guy came up to me and said: ‘Are you from Slow Horses? You’re awful.’” Or sometimes, it’s “You’re a dickhead”.
“But,” the 37-year-old adds, the insults are usually “said with love and affection”. And “I want, as an actor, to have some effect, so it’s really …” he hesitates, as if searching for the right word, “really nice,” he beams. Then he bursts into laughter.
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